Business-Intelligence

Introduction to Data Mining in SQL Server Analysis Services

Sergio Govoni

Sul canale SQLPASS TV, continua la pubblicazione delle sessioni erogate al PASS Summit 2011. Questa settimana è stata pubblicata la sessione Introduction to Data Mining in SQL Server Analysis Services tenuta da Brian Knight (Owner @ Pragmatic Works).

Abstract

Data mining is one of the key hidden gems inside of Analysis Services but has traditionally had a steep learning curve. In this session, you’ll learn how to create a data mining model to predict who is the best customer for you and learn how to use other algorithms to spend your marketing model wisely. You’ll also see how to use Time Series analysis for budget and forecast prediction. Finally, you’ll learn how to integrate data mining into your application through SSIS or custom coding.

Developing and Managing a BI Semantic Model

Sergio Govoni

Sul canale SQLPASS TV di YouTube, continua la pubblicazione delle sessioni erogate al PASS Summit 2011. Questa settimana è stata pubblicata la sessione Developing and Managing a Business Intelligence Semantic Model tenuta da Cathy Dumas (Program Manager @ Microsoft).

Abstract

Use the new features in SQL Server code name “Denali” to develop and manage a BI Semantic Model in Analysis Services. We will discuss the new capabilities in creating your BI Semantic Models, using PowerPivot as a starting point, and how to troubleshoot your models.

Partition Management Release 3.0

Davide Mauri

E da pochi giorni disponibile la versione 3.0 del Partition Management tool, compatibile con le nuove feature di SQL Server 2012, come - ad esempio - il ColumnStore index.

Per chi non lo conoscesse, il tool, a riga di comando, aiuta ad automatizzare al massimo la gestione delle partizioni in SQL Server, ed e’ molto comodo da integrare in package SSIS per il caricamento di un DWH.